The "Carrot Challenge"

Everyone has those days with stubborn kids unwilling to eat veggies! Today our two youngest decided (in play) to offer a challenge to each other! Who ever could eat the bowl of carrots the fastest wins! We went over the "eating rules" - no stuffing all the slices of carrots in the mouth all at once, -chew completely- must swallow . 

They are ready to begin! Both convinced they will be the winner. The cool thing is that they both win, because they are both ingesting a vegetable that is healing to the liver, high in vitamin A,  (which helps the skin and immune system) and full of fiber! (We all know how much daily fiber our bodies need) in the meantime, while they are joyfully gobbling away, Mom is equally counting all the blessings this little game provides! 

By the way, Luis won! How do you get your kids to eat veggies? Do your kids initiate ideas? 

Medicinal uses for Garlic

It used to be that all communities had someone who was referred to as the natural healer or midwife. This person studied plants and their use for healing. Medicinal gardens were common place, and there were those who knew where the medicinal plants grew around the community. One of these plants that has been around since ancient times, is GARLIC. This segment is going to focus on the uses of garlic. We touched on it very briefly last week  (there are some recipes for using garlic medicinally) check it out here :http://remediesbyruth.blogspot.com/2014/11/welcome-to-ruths-remedies-welcome-to.html

 but now, we are going to dive in and take a closer look at this wonder of the medicinal plant world.These are two links to the information that was shared in the segment on the LOV Chapters open call.

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/alton134.html

http://www.healwithfood.org/medicinal-uses/garlic-healing-properties.php

To hear the entire LOV Chapters open call, follow this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPbemuuQsPg&feature=youtu.be

Garlic is one of the most valuable foods on this planet. It has been used since Biblical times and it mentioned in the literature of the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, Babylonians, Romans, and Egyptians. The builders of the pyramids supposedly ate garlic daily for endurance and strength. During World War I, soldiers would use garlic as an antibiotic to prevent gangrene. This is because garlic has an amino acid derivative, allin. This converts in the body to an antibiotic equal in power to penicillin. Here is a quick summary for the wonders of Garlic:

• Lowers blood pressure
• Thins the blood
•  Antibiotic
• Anti- Fungal
• Anti-inflammatory
•  Detoxifies Colon
•  Strengthens heart

Tips for using Garlic oil:[I included a list of recipes last week, you can look them here]:make sure when you make the garlic oil, to remove the peel, as it can contain mold and harmful bacteria. Garlic oil will keep for a month in the refrigerator and can be used for sautéing, salad dressings, and any other tasty ways  that come to your imagination.

ALTERNATIVE: Fresh garlic may be too strong for some to stomach, so it is recommended to use Kyolic from Wakunaga of America. Kyolic is and odorless, “sociable” garlic product, an is available in tablet, capsule, and oil extract forms. https://www.google.com/#q=Kyolic+from+Wakunaga+of+America.&tbm=shop  It can be purchased at this link if you would like to add garlic to your daily supplements.

Nutrient Content:

·      Calcium

·      Folate

·      Iron

·      Magnesium

·      Manganese

·      Phosphorus

·      Potassium

·      Selenium

·      Zinc

·      Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C.

 I also recomend purchasing this book, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 5th edition. It has 4 sections dedicated to the use of garlic and modern applications to drug free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs, and food supplements. https://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5243706433457033729#editor/target=post;postID=3024058427049805978;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=postname

Actions and Uses:

•    Detoxifies
•    Enhances immune function
•    Lowers blood lipid levels
•    Stabilizes blood sugar levels
•    Good for any disease or infection

 Comments:

     Caution: not recommended for anyone who uses any type of blood thinning medication (weather natural or allopathic) because garlic thins the blood.

The biblical reference that we have for garlic is found in the book of Numbers. The Israelites moaned and said "We remember the fish which we used to eat free in Egypt, the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic, but now, our appetite is gone,there is nothing at all to look at except this manna"  Numbers 11:5 We will be taking a closer look at the medicinal properties of each of these foods over the next few weeks. I look forward to meeting with you again! 

Here's to your Natural Health,

Ruth

“And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations” 

Revelation 22:2

My most Treasured Resources (Before the days of "Google")

     My journey in natural health started the day I was born. My mother did not know it, but every time she used a remedy her mother told her about, she was passing on the tradition of natural healing. Dry toast with tea when sick, vinegar bath when I had a sunburn, honey and lemon when I had a sore throat, and many other traditions were passed down. I am sure many of you have similar memories of the matriarchs of our homes lovingly passing down the ways of natural health by word of mouth. For this reason, the first on the list of most treasured resources is:

1.  MY MOTHER. (Isn't she beautiful? :-) ) Even in this picture she is educating me on natural  health, she chose a healthy meal Maui Maui, red potatoes, and steamed veggies, and took half of it home "to go".
2. The second treasure is the book Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss.He was also a minister, and he has many Biblical references all through he book. This is like the  natural health Bible. If you want to get someone well, and you have some motivation and fight to do it naturally, you will read this book. It has a great index. It covers everything from herbal remedies, healing foods, and water treatments and so much more. 
3. The third treasure in my list of resources is Prescription for Nutritional Healing, fifth edition. This book has been updated
   
   so many times that this fifth ed. is copywrighted 2010. I had one before this that looked like this:
   still the same good information though. It has charts and lists of what to do, It has name brands of capsules and tinctures ( and other suggestions as to what foods to eat for healing a specific condition). These items  can be purchased at any major whole foods or natural type store. So, you don't have to sit and boil bark to make it yourself, you can go to the store and get what you need.For many, this book is a practical life saver!
4. The next treasure on the list is one that I practically have memorized It is a thin booklet Herbal Remedies for Children's Health by Rosemary Gladstar.The remedies that are safe for children, with the appropriate doses and directions as to what to do. 
   
    This book was the one I went to when I had a house full of babies. We RARELY (of course I am talking about with serious illnesses)  graced  the door of the Doctor's office due to the helpful instructions in this book. I am a firm believer in preventative medicine; being proactive from the start is a lot better than having to react to conditions that develop. Believe me when I say God gives mommies the discernment to know what is the right thing to do for their children. This is a great resource for "non-emergencies". 
5. The next book in my list of treasures is one that I referred to when I was pregnant, and after I was pregnant.  Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar. There are  helpful  tips in here for balancing hormones of teenage girls too, so I may need to crack it back open, now that we are in that phase of life with our young ones. It also has a chapter on menopause, which is another one of those things that most of us sort of dread, I plan to embrace it and age with grace, and with the tips provided in this treasure:
   
6. Have you ever heard the phrase "take the meat and leave the bones"? That is what I do with this author, Rosemary Gladstar (She is the author of two of the above books)  She has a lot of knowledge about plants, and natural health but her philosophy on life is very questionable to the way of Christian life. That is why I am going to include my most important treasure as sixth, the reason I put it as sixth, is because to find the remedies, it is not as easy as going to an index in a natural health book and finding what I need, but God has directed the use of medicinal plants even in the BIBLE. The priests used Hyssop for purification, Jesus was given frankincense and myrrh, the list can go on and on. My point is that God made the plants, and even people in the Bible used natural health. The Bible is our lamp. God's word sheds light and truth in the dark places, and it shows me the right thing to do in each situation in my life. 
   

Here's to your Natural Health! 

Ruth

"And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations" Revelation 22:2

Welcome to Ruth's Remedies! 

Welcome to the first blog for Ruth's Remedies! The purpose of this blog is to present remedies from nature, (usually ones common to your home) that God has provided for healing and medicinal uses. It is my belief that choosing a natural method of healing does not have to be costly. I will go to great lengths to research cost effective remedies for everyday use. I am not a doctor, if you try any of these remedies, it is by your choice, and not by  a prescription from me, please, if you are in need of serious help, seek out a professional. The premise of this blog is to provide natural health education based solely on research and findings.

Review: November 11, 2014 

I am involved in a group called the LOV Chapters, to find out more about them click here: http://www.lovchaptersearth.org/

We have an open call every Tuesday night, and post the archives on You Tube and Facebook, and on the LOV Chapters website. There are several segments, and the information is life applicable. My segment is on health, and I am going to use this blog to supplement my segment. My hope is that you find the information practical and useful!

On the LOV Chapters call, we went over the medicinal uses of :

• Ginseng- Fortifies the immune system and helps the body fight off colds, fatigue, and stress. Individuals who regularly consume ginseng report improvements in mood, energy levels, and general well-being.
• Ginkgo-Scientific literature supports the plant’s enhancement of alertness and cognitive performance; positive mood, improved sleep and hormonal equilibrium have also been credited to the regular consumption of ginkgo. Proper blood flow and other health benefits attributed to ginkgo include detoxification, decrease in bad cholesterol, reduction of blood coagulation, relief from asthma, cramps and headaches, especially in women and children.
• Garlic-Valued for its antibiotic, antiviral, properties. It is one of the most effective antimicrobial plants available and one of the best remedies for colds, flu, poor circulation, motion and morning sickness, menstrual irregularities and discomfort.
•  ( Next week we will dive into garlic even more!)

 To find out more, listen to the call HERE:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgcfnaFXDQ4&feature=youtu.be

or  at

www.lifewaterbylov.com

Medicinal Recipes for Garlic

Garlic tea:

Boil 4 cups of filtered water, and cool slightly. Add 4-5 cloves of finely chopped or crushed organic garlic, fresh lemon juice and raw, unprocessed honey to taste. Drink 3-4 cups daily, either warm or cold, but do not re-boil the solution (it will neutralize the healing properties).

Honey garlic syrup:

Crush ½-1 clove garlic and place on a tablespoon. Pour raw, unprocessed honey onto the spoon. Ingest the spoonful of honey garlic syrup, every 4-6 hours, as needed.

Fresh garlic juice:

Juice only enough cloves to produce ¼-1 teaspoon juice. Mix with raw honey or fruit juice to taste. Take every 4-6 hours, as needed.

Garlic tincture:

Chop enough garlic to make one cup full. Pour into a Mason jar. Add 2 cups vodka or grain alcohol (or vinegar) and screw the lid on. Write the date on the jar.

Shake the jar daily for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, strain out the chopped garlic and store the tincture in dark labeled bottles, located in a cool dark area. Use 5 drops, 4 times daily as needed.

Garlic oil:

Slowly cook  garlic in extra virgin olive oil and strain. Pour into a small dark bottle with a dropper top. Warm by placing the bottle in a pot of water warming on the stove. Always drop a drop on your wrist to check the temperature of the oil. It should be comfortably warm and not hot. Then drop into the ear and place a large cotton on the ear. The warm oil will comfort the pain in the ear, and the garlic is a natural antibiotic, helping get rid of the ear infection. 

Thank you and you can listen to archives of Ruth's Remedies at two different locations: ( It is a part of the LOV Chapters Open Call)

www.lifewaterbylov.com

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAveOJ5Bt9jJ5GXdGY6Aig

Here's to your natural health! 

Ruth

"And the leaves of the trees were healing of  the nations" Revelation 22:2

References

ADMIN in HEALTH NEWS . (2014, March 15). 7 Medicial Foods to Eat . Retrieved from DietSage: http://diet-sage.com/health-news/7-medicinal-foods-to-eat

Gladstar, R. (1993). Herbal Healing for Women. New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc. .

Joseph Alton, M. a. (2012, March/April). Medicinal uses of garlic. Backwoods Home Magazine practical ideas for self-reliant living (134). Retrieved from Backwoods Home Magazine: http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/alton134.html